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10 Best Movies Like Thrilla in Manila

If you loved Thrilla in Manila, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Quest

The Quest

1996★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed i...

#2
The Year of Living Dangerously

The Year of Living Dangerously

1982★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer....

#3
The Ring

The Ring

1927★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Both Jack Sander and Bob Corby are boxers in love with Mabel. Jack and Mabel wed, but their marriage is flat. The young wife looks to Bob for comfort....

#4
Only God Forgives

Only God Forgives

2013★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible f...

#5
Romeo Must Die

Romeo Must Die

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California, docks. Hang Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of dec...

#6
Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Thrilla in Manila for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10...

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